The Intergovernmental Action Group against Money Laundering in West Africa (GIABA) will hold a two-day engagement in Dakar, Senegal, from July 6 to 7, 2026, to strengthen collaboration with ambassadors, technical and financial partners, and the media in the fight against money laundering and terrorist financing.
The programme will begin with an annual briefing for ambassadors from ECOWAS Member States and development partners, during which GIABA will present its 2025 Annual Report and provide updates on its anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing activities.
A world press conference involving journalists from 12 ECOWAS Member States and the three Alliance of Sahel States (AES) countries will also be held.
On the second day, more than 40 journalists will receive training on the media’s role in promoting awareness, preventing financial crimes, tackling corruption and tax fraud, and advancing transparency in beneficial ownership within the anti-money laundering framework.
GIABA says the initiative is aimed at strengthening cooperation among governments, diplomats, development partners and the media, while improving public understanding and commitment to combating money laundering and the financing of terrorism across West Africa.
The institution adds that the engagement reflects the shared commitment of GIABA and ECOWAS to safeguarding the integrity of the region’s financial systems and promoting peace and sustainable development.